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A Family Dentist Discusses the Importance of Caring for Baby Teeth

May 4, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — santaviccadental @ 7:17 pm
smiling little girl

There are a number of reasons why some parents make the mistake of not taking their child to the dentist regularly. Perhaps their child is afraid of the dentist, and the parents do not want to struggle to get them to their appointments. Furthermore, parents might think that since primary (baby) teeth will fall out anyway, there is no need to spend extra time and money on caring for them. However, such reasoning is fallacious. As we will discuss in this article, ensuring that your child receives proper, professional dental care for their primary teeth is vital.

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Traditional vs. CEREC One Day Crowns in Lebanon

April 8, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — santaviccadental @ 6:20 pm
ceramic crown illustration

If you receive a dental crown or fixed bridge via a traditional procedure, you may have to wait weeks before your restoration is in place. With CEREC one day crown in Lebanon, however, you may receive your restoration in just a single appointment with your dentist. While a shorter treatment time is certainly appealing, many patients still have questions about CEREC crowns. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the key differences between CEREC and traditional crowns where things like materials, aesthetics, and durability are concerned.

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Coping With Dry Socket After Wisdom Teeth Extractions

March 15, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — santaviccadental @ 7:23 pm
woman with mouth pain

Following wisdom teeth extractions in Lebanon, you can expect some soreness and swelling in your mouth. As you recover over the course of a week or so, the discomfort should gradually diminish until you are able to resume your normal routine. Unfortunately, however, some individuals encounter an obstacle on their road to recovery after they get their wisdom teeth removed — a rare but painful complication known as dry socket. This article discusses what dry socket is, how you can treat it, and how you may be able to stop it from occurring in the first place.

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An Oral Surgeon Discusses Possible Causes of Jaw Pain

March 4, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — santaviccadental @ 7:20 pm
teeth and skull illustration

Jaw pain can be a debilitating problem that hinders your ability to speak, eat, and smile as you would like to. Unfortunately, discovering the cause of jaw pain is not always easy. In some cases, problems in other areas of the body can contribute to jaw pain. In other cases, the jaw itself is the culprit behind the discomfort. An oral surgeon in Lebanon is here to discuss some of the most common causes of jaw pain and how you may be able to find relief.

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The Practice is a 42 North Dental Care, PLLC practice and is owned and operated by dentists Dr. Samuel Shames, DMD. and Dr. Ronald Weissman, DMD. The Practice is supported by 42 North Dental, LLC, a dental support organization that provides non-clinical administrative and business support services to the practice. 42 North Dental, LLC does not own or operate the dental practice or employ dentists to provide dental services. Find more information about 42NorthDental, LLC and the dental practices it supports at 42northdental.com.